Andy Craig
Libertarian | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Andy Craig
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Hendrix College, Conway, Ark.
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, Secretary, Libertarian Party of Milwaukee Co.
Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Wisconsin Secretary of State, 2014
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Agree
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Disagree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Disagree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
No Answer
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
No Answer
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Disagree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Disagree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Disagree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Disagree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Disagree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
No Answer
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Agree
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
This question is oversimplified. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Congress, the courts, and the voters all play assigned roles in that system. It is not a simple linear subordination of one to the other.
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
This question is oversimplified. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Congress, the courts, and the voters all play assigned roles in that system. It is not a simple linear subordination of one to the other.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I do not support laws to criminalize or prohibit abortion; or to punish either the doctors or the women involved.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I do not support laws to criminalize or prohibit abortion; or to punish either the doctors or the women involved.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Man is fallible and imperfect; and all individuals have equal right to their liberty.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Man is fallible and imperfect; and all individuals have equal right to their liberty.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I do not consider this a proper question to answer in the context of seeking election to a legislature which is strictly prohibited from passing "any law respecting an establishment of religion," and in light of the fact that the Constitution explicitly prohibits any religious test for public office.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I do not consider this a proper question to answer in the context of seeking election to a legislature which is strictly prohibited from passing "any law respecting an establishment of religion," and in light of the fact that the Constitution explicitly prohibits any religious test for public office.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
No Answer
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
No Answer
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
The question does not provide an accurate option to describe libertarian views. We are more consistent that conservatives in advocating smaller government, and more consistent than liberals in advocating tolerance and civil liberties.
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
The question does not provide an accurate option to describe libertarian views. We are more consistent that conservatives in advocating smaller government, and more consistent than liberals in advocating tolerance and civil liberties.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
andy.craig@lpwi.org
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
andy.craig@lpwi.org
Additional comment from candidate:
In spite of my disagreement with the authors of this survey on many issues; I think we do find more areas of agreement than they would find with the incumbent I am opposing, Rep. Gwen Moore (D). The Republican Party has written off this district and did not nominate a candidate; in no small part because the divisive social conservatism of groups like AFA is unwelcome, unpopular, and unelectable in Milwaukee. I offer a choice for smaller government, fiscal responsibility, and individual freedom for all persons. I oppose intrusive and authoritarian government, whether it comes from the right or the left.
Additional comment from candidate:
In spite of my disagreement with the authors of this survey on many issues; I think we do find more areas of agreement than they would find with the incumbent I am opposing, Rep. Gwen Moore (D). The Republican Party has written off this district and did not nominate a candidate; in no small part because the divisive social conservatism of groups like AFA is unwelcome, unpopular, and unelectable in Milwaukee. I offer a choice for smaller government, fiscal responsibility, and individual freedom for all persons. I oppose intrusive and authoritarian government, whether it comes from the right or the left.
